Overview
Wellbeing Lead Jobs in Greater London, UK at Cpfc Limited
Position: Performance Wellbeing Lead
Location: Greater London
Job Location: Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ
Contract Type: Full-time
Who we are:
We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites – brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.
We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground.
About this role:
The Performance Well‑being Practitioner will support the holistic development and well‑being of female players within the Club, addressing their physical, mental, social, career and financial needs. They will work closely with coaching, medical and support staff to ensure a gender‑sensitive approach that prioritises player welfare as a foundation for performance. The role requires overseeing individual well‑being plans, supporting players throughout their club lifecycle — including onboarding, development, loans and exiting — and fostering a high‑performing, caring culture where well‑being is embedded in all aspects of training, competition and daily club life.
The Practitioner will act as a trusted advocate, promoting lifelong skills, personal growth and resilience for female athletes while ensuring professional boundaries and safeguarding standards are maintained.
Responsibilities:
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Develop, implement and monitor individualised well‑being plans addressing mental, physical, social, career and financial needs of female players.
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Support players through club transitions, including onboarding, moving between teams or loan spells and exiting the club, with clear documentation and follow‑up.
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Integrate mental, social and physical well‑being strategies into daily club operations, ensuring clear signposting and referral pathways for specialist support.
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Act as a key member of the multi‑disciplinary team, collaborating with coaches, sports science, medicine, psychology and safeguarding teams to ensure coordinated support.
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Promote a high‑performing care culture, ensuring all staff understand their role in supporting player well‑being and embedding well‑being into decision‑making and club processes.
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Deliver one‑to‑one support using counselling, executive coaching and mentoring skills while maintaining professional boundaries.
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Educate and guide staff to identify players in need of support, acting as a resource and reference point for well‑being best practice.
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Oversee and contribute to a club‑wide well‑being strategy, including mental health frameworks, clinical provision, safeguarding procedures and female athlete health guidance.
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Ensure confidentiality and record‑keeping standards are maintained to a professional level equivalent to clinical practice.
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Support players’ personal development, including career planning, education, leadership, networking and life skills development.
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Ensure well‑being activities are measurable, visible and meet professional standards, with defined outcomes and KPIs.
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Serve as a role model for well‑being, professionalism and continuous development, staying up‑to‑date with current research and best practice in female athlete welfare.
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Engage in personal and professional development, including CPD, research, mentorship and reflection on practice to continually enhance effectiveness.
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Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager.
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Uphold and promote the club’s policies and procedures, including health and safety, safeguarding and equal opportunities policies and procedures.
Experience, Skills and
Qualifications:
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Demonstrated experience in supporting the holistic development of female athletes, including well‑being, transitions and personal development.
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Experience working in women’s professional sport or a high‑performance environment.
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Proven ability to integrate effectively into multi‑disciplinary teams, contributing to coordinated care.
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Knowledge of mental health, safeguarding, career development…
Title: Wellbeing Lead
Company: Cpfc Limited
Location: Greater London, UK
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